Name/Title
carpenter's T squareEntry/Object ID
995.049.001Description
Wooden carpenter's T square made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N. Y. Long end (36" to T) has been stained medium brown; T end has been enamelled shiny black. Maker's name and trademark have been stamped into back - also '1887' and '36'. Scratched into the yardstick end against T are 'J. B. G'. 'March 19, 1912' and 'N.Y. NH & NHRR'. Yardstick is held onto T by a screw - there are four screws in the T 1/8" from the yardstick which makes the yardstick slightly moveable. There is a hole near far end for hanging.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Gibbs, FenellaNotes
Accession Date: 20-Jun-95
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SquareNomenclature Class
Woodworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
carpenter's T squareCreated By
Garnham, PeterCreate Date
July 7, 1997Update Date
May 15, 2025